Heather Brubaker, Author at EcoSalon

Did Someone Say Sweet Potato? A Comparison Taste Test and Recipe

I recently learned that sweet potatoes and yams sold in the U.S. are basically two varieties of the sweet potato. The li…

I can’t believe how quickly my deck garden has flourished! The lettuce, arugula and cilantro are going off. I real…

I know it’s springtime and I should be talking about snap peas and asparagus. The fact is, I still can’t get…

The slogan for the gardening center in my neighborhood called Flowercraft is, “We Sell Happiness.” Too true.…

Americans are eating 50 percent more salt than they were in the 1970s, and eating too much salt is related to heart dise…

While I may strive to eat healthy, it isn’t always easy. I still have sudden cravings for Fritos or frozen pizza, …

While I may strive to eat healthy, it isn’t always easy. I still have sudden cravings for Fritos or frozen pizza, …

When I was growing up, I never wanted salad on my sandwich, salad being the operative word for lettuce. Clearly, I had y…